For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,442 students in 48917, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48917, MI are Windemere Park Charter Academy and Insight School Of Michigan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 48917 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48917, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48917, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 W Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Gr: K-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Insight School Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 S Creyts Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 48917, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48917, MI include Windemere Park Charter Academy and Insight School Of Michigan.
How many public charter schools are located in 48917?
2 public charter schools are located in 48917.
What is the racial composition of students in 48917?
48917 public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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